Job Title: DAST Application security Testing
City: Pittsburgh
State/Province: Pennsylvania
Posting Start Date: 7/6/26
Job Description:
Job DescriptionTitle: DAST Application Security Testing
Location: Pittsburgh PA - onsite only
Duration: Full Time
- This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive dynamic application security testing services to support project and business requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in application vulnerability assessment and penetration testing, with strong exposure to ethical hacking techniques and industry standards such as OWASP Top 10, NIST, OSSTMM, and OSINT.
- Strong understanding of application frameworks, runtime behavior, and input validation mechanisms, including the role of sanitizers and filters in preventing vulnerabilities.
- Solid knowledge of core security concepts, including authentication and authorization mechanisms, cryptographic libraries, secure coding practices, and server-side security controls.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and clearly explain security vulnerabilities, including associated risk and impact, to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Document identified vulnerabilities with clarity and accuracy, and actively collaborate with application development teams to support effective remediation.
- Hands-on experience with DAST and offensive security tools such as IBM AppScan, Burp Suite, and open-source toolsets including Kali Linux.
- Apply a risk-based approach to translate technical security findings into meaningful business risks and prioritized remediation actions.
- Evaluate, recommend, and propose security testing tools and techniques to enhance the quality and effectiveness of dynamic security testing activities.
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, ask insightful questions, and deliver high-impact presentations.
- Possession of at least one industry-recognized security certification is mandatory; OSCP is highly preferred.
Prior exposure to the banking or financial services domain is an added advantage.
͏ Areas of responsibility Monitoring and Incident DetectionHandle escalated alerts, prevent potential intrusions from third party agents and analyse log correlation to ensure alignment with security standards.Incident Handling and AnalysisTriage security incidents, handle escalated incidents, assist in performing root cause analysis and prepare reports that adhere to compliance requirements.
͏ Threat Assessment and AnalyticsPerform vulnerability scans, identify threat intelligence feeds, and recommend preventive measures to reduce exposure.
Stakeholder Coordination and Audit AssistanceCoordinate with internal teams on security issues, maintain risk registers and assist during compliance audits.
͏͏Mandatory Skills: Vulnerability Assessment Penetrationtest.
Experience: 3-5 Years.
The expected compensation for this role ranges from $45,000 to $121,000 .
Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.
Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post-offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.
